DANDRUFF

8mg OF ZINC PER DAY WILL HELP COMBAT DANDRUFF

(zinc is found in clams, crabmeat, lean meats, lobster, salmon, peanut butter and pumpkin seeds)

These remedies are still from an article I read in 'Natural Health' written by Carol Straley.  The advice above was offered by Tanya Zuckerbrot, R.D, author of 'The F Factor Diet (Perigee Trade, 2007)

REMEMBER, BEAUTIFUL HAIR IS POSSIBLE!

We will now take a look at some Natural Home Remedies for treating dandruff.  Again, we will start by defining the problem, identifying the symptoms and treating the problems.  You will want to remember to 'feed your scalp' as good nutrition will always benefit your health.  Go back to the article on 'Thinning Hair' to reorient yourself with proper dieting.

PROBLEM:  An overgrowth of bacteria that causes dead skin cells to accumulate; can flair up on both oily and dry scalps.

SYMPTOMS:  Flakes on your shoulder.

MASSAGE Rx:  Blend 10 drops of tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint or bergamot oil with 1 ounce of jojoba or sweet almond oil.  Massage for five to ten minutes before showering.  For a leave-in anti-flaking treatment, mix a small amount of witch hazel with a little mouthwash and rub into your scalp after shampooing, conditioning and towel drying.  Then dry and style as usual.

DIY EXFOLIATING RECIPE:  Try these post-shampooing treatments from salon owner Mario Russo, once a week.

FOR OILY SCALP

1.  Dip a clean natural-bristle brush into a bowl filled with 1 cup of cornstarch, a natural oil absorber.  Brush through dry hair from roots to ends.

2.  Part hair into sections.  With clean fingertips rub cornstarch into your scalp, then use a brush to work it through your hair for ten minutes, until you've covered your entire head.

3.  Remove coating of cornstarch with a clean brush or comb and rinse.

FOR DRY SCALP

1.  Add 4 to 5 tablespoons of dried thyme to 2 cups of water and boil for 10 minutes.

2.  Allow it to cool, strain the thyme leaves.

3.  Massage the liquid into your scalp for 10 minutes, wait 30 minutes, rinse and apply conditioner.

PRODUCTS TO TRY

Try dermatologist recommended shampoos with zinc.  Look for ones that moisturize your skin.  If you're not sure how to select specific products like these then I would suggest purchasing them at a pharmacy, chain-drug, etc. and ask the pharmacist to make a recommendation.  Let them know you like Natural/Organic products, if possible ;).

I hope you found this informative and that it will be beneficial to you.  It's all natural so it can't hurt you but if it helps you'll know that you did it yourself in a very natural way and that can be very statisfying.  Of course it will also be a healthy rememdy and that will benefit your entire body.  Anytime you can keep unnecessary chemicals out of and/or away from your body it will benefit your body's overall health.

We've come to the end of another (I hope) beneficial article and that leaves us with one more article for Hair Care.  The 'Oily Scalp'.  We will approach it the same way as the previous three articles.  This one is going to be kind of fun to do if you enjoy time in the kitchen.  In the exfoliation treatment you will actually be 'feeding' your scalp, right through your scalp!  However, you must prepare a concoction that requires beating eggs.  Nevermind your Chef hat in the kitchen as you will be applying this mixture directly to your scalp.

Thanks for looking in and I hope you will return.

Adam